# Satansplain #108 - Satanic Music

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Published: 2026-01-18T04:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

What constitutes "Satanic music"? It's certainly not all about heavy metal. But in this episode, we'll explore why people make that association, along with many other Satanic angles to the topic of music, and also share some relevant writings from Anton Szandor LaVey. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Heavy metal? 08:22 - The "horns" gesture 14:29 - No, it's not all that Satanic 16:12 - Church of Satan's answer on Montel Williams 20:57 - Quote from Satan Speaks 27:10 - What is Satanic Music? 30:57 - Yes, We Have No Bananas, Hipsters 34:21 - Pre-rock music with devil themes 41:27 - Satanic Music parameters? 46:46 - Evocation / Music for the Ritual Chamber

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